Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity and analyze its association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) among older adults in primary health care. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 1322 older adults from Roraima, Brazil. Obesity...
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| author | Gabriela Rocha dos Santos Guilherme José Silva Ribeiro Mateus Augusto Bim Clair Costa Miranda Andreia Pelegrini André de Araújo Pinto |
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| description | Objective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity and analyze its association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) among older adults in primary health care. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 1322 older adults from Roraima, Brazil. Obesity was determined using the body mass index, calculated from weight and height measurements. UPF consumption was assessed using a dietary marker form, nationally employed in primary health care. Sociodemographic data were also collected. Results: The prevalence of obesity was 14%, and seven out of ten older adults reported consuming at least one type of UPF the previous day. Older adults who consumed hamburgers and processed meats (aOR = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.08–2.08; p = 0.016) and those who consumed sweets and treats (aOR = 1.38; 95% CI = 1.02–1.80; p = 0.046) were more likely to be obese compared to those who did not consume UPFs. Conclusion: Although obesity affects a significant portion of older adults, UPF consumption is frequent among them. UPF, especially hamburgers, processed meats, sweets, and treats, should be avoided as they increase the risk of obesity. Adopting a healthy diet and reducing UPF consumption is essential to promote longevity and quality of life in older adulthood. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-be80202c0386446fadee33c522e34cd42025-08-20T03:27:44ZspaUniversidad de AntioquiaRevista Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública0120-386X2025-04-0143111https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.e358188Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, BrazilGabriela Rocha dos Santos0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3942-4929Guilherme José Silva Ribeiro1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7360-1785Mateus Augusto Bim2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4064-1975Clair Costa Miranda3https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3941-8000Andreia Pelegrini4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8862-9636André de Araújo Pinto5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7931-3987Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulUniversidade Federal de ViçosaUniversidade do Estado de Santa CatarinaUniversidade do Estado de Santa CatarinaUniversidade do Estado de Santa CatarinaUniversidade Estadual de RoraimaObjective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity and analyze its association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) among older adults in primary health care. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 1322 older adults from Roraima, Brazil. Obesity was determined using the body mass index, calculated from weight and height measurements. UPF consumption was assessed using a dietary marker form, nationally employed in primary health care. Sociodemographic data were also collected. Results: The prevalence of obesity was 14%, and seven out of ten older adults reported consuming at least one type of UPF the previous day. Older adults who consumed hamburgers and processed meats (aOR = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.08–2.08; p = 0.016) and those who consumed sweets and treats (aOR = 1.38; 95% CI = 1.02–1.80; p = 0.046) were more likely to be obese compared to those who did not consume UPFs. Conclusion: Although obesity affects a significant portion of older adults, UPF consumption is frequent among them. UPF, especially hamburgers, processed meats, sweets, and treats, should be avoided as they increase the risk of obesity. Adopting a healthy diet and reducing UPF consumption is essential to promote longevity and quality of life in older adulthood.https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/358188agingadiposityfeeding behaviorhealth servicesrisk factors |
| spellingShingle | Gabriela Rocha dos Santos Guilherme José Silva Ribeiro Mateus Augusto Bim Clair Costa Miranda Andreia Pelegrini André de Araújo Pinto Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil Revista Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública aging adiposity feeding behavior health services risk factors |
| title | Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil |
| title_full | Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil |
| title_fullStr | Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil |
| title_short | Obesity and its association with ultra-processed food consumption in older adults in Roraima, Brazil |
| title_sort | obesity and its association with ultra processed food consumption in older adults in roraima brazil |
| topic | aging adiposity feeding behavior health services risk factors |
| url | https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/358188 |
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